The Letter-Book of William of Hoo

Sacrist of Bury St Edmunds, 1280–1294

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After an introductory account of the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds, its importance in the late 13th century and the office of sacrist, this volume presents the letter-book of William of Hoo, which illustrates his activities as sacrist, archdeacon and papal agent (of Geoffrey of Vezzano, papal tax collector in England). The 220 entries are followed by an appendix of related documents and an index of persons and places. No jacket. Off-mint and musty due to age.

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